Berkeley County’s EMS whole blood program already saving lives
April 21, 2026
The newly-implemented Whole Blood Program through Berkeley County EMS is off to a successful start, already saving lives in the first month of its launch. Since early March, when the…
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Bella Vita Wellness LLC
April 16, 2026
Bella Vita Wellness LLC is a primary care clinic in Pawleys Island, SC. Specialized in non-invasive modalities, weight loss, vascular health, and tissue regeneration to empower patients to live their…
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Board-certified vascular surgeon joins Tidelands Health
April 16, 2026
Dr. Ganesha Perera, a board‑certified, fellowship‑trained vascular surgeon, has joined Tidelands Health and is accepting new patients. Dr. Perera diagnoses and treats a wide range of vascular conditions, including carotid…
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Riverside Family Dental announces name change reflecting legacy, growth and future vision
April 16, 2026
Riverside Family Dental, a trusted general dentistry practice serving the Greenville community for more than three decades, announced its official name change from Keith W. Strausbaugh, DMD, PA. The transition…
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MUSC recognized across disciplines in 2026 U.S. News best graduate schools rankings
April 16, 2026
Four programs rank in the top 25 nationally, led by Occupational Therapy’s No. 8 ranking The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) earned national recognition in the 2026 U.S. News…
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Greenville dentist Dr. J.L. Holliday earns national recognition with appointment to Molis Coaching faculty and official Align Technology speaker
April 15, 2026
Dr. J.L. Holliday, a Greenville-based dentist recognized nationally for his expertise in digital smile design, Invisalign treatment, and comprehensive restorative dentistry, has been appointed to the faculty of Molis Coaching…
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MUSC Health launches capital campaign to transform cancer care for patients across South Carolina
April 14, 2026MUSC Health announced the launch of the largest and most ambitious capital campaign in its history – a $250 million initiative to support the development of a new MUSC…
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Veterinary Technician
April 13, 2026
Calling all Veterinary Technicians! Are you looking for a meaningful job where you can truly make a difference in the lives of animals every day? St. Frances Animal Center is…
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MUSC Board of Trustees approves Downtown Charleston Campus Master Plan
April 10, 2026
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Board of Trustees today advanced the MUSC Downtown Charleston Campus Master Plan, a long-term framework designed to guide the future evolution of MUSC’s…
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Tidelands Health gastroenterologists showcase rare digestive health case on global stage
April 10, 2026
Tidelands Health gastroenterologists recently displayed the results of a rare and life-threatening clinical case at the International Pancreatobiliary Meeting, or IPBM 2026. Drs. Raif Elsakr and Wesley Benson of Tidelands Health Gastroenterology were invited to display their case, “Life-Threatening Cholangitis Caused…
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New after-hours pediatric care for working Midlands families
April 8, 2026
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) announced a new initiative, The Turtle Twilight Pediatric Clinic, to make it easier and more convenient for families across the Midlands to have greater…
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Tidelands Health to provide free on-site sports physicals for Georgetown County students
April 7, 2026
Students in Georgetown County School District can receive the required physicals needed to participate in school sports through a series of free, on-site clinics provided by Tidelands Health this spring.…
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Smart Heart Act passes to improve cardiac readiness in schools
April 7, 2026
Bill requires cardiac emergency plans and AED access in all South Carolina schools After two years of advocacy from educators, medical professionals, families, and community leaders across the state, Governor…
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Lexington Health recognizes nurses systemwide for outstanding work
April 7, 2026
12 Nurses Celebrated with Lexington Health Gold Recognition Lexington Health recognized 12 outstanding nurses as Lexington Health Gold recipients this year. For twenty years, Lexington Health Gold has honored nurses…
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Prisma Health launches organ donor registration in MyChart
April 7, 2026
April is National Donate Life Month Prisma Health patients can now register as organ, eye and tissue donors through MyChart, the digital patient portal they already use to manage appointments,…
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South Carolina Addiction Treatment (SCAT)
April 5, 2026
We’re South Carolina Addiction Treatment — but our friends call us SCAT! We’re a local, family owned & operated drug and alcohol detox and residential inpatient facility in the Upstate.…
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THRIVE Laurens County hosts two free Community Listening Sessions in Waterloo and Mountville
April 2, 2026
Residents across Laurens County invited to share their voices, enjoy a free meal, and help shape a healthier community THRIVE Laurens County, a local coalition of residents, organizations, and institutions…
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Tidelands Health marketing and communications leader honored nationally
April 1, 2026
Amy Stevens, vice president and chief marketing officer at Tidelands Health, has been recognized nationally as one of 96 hospital and health system chief marketing officers to know. Becker’s Hospital…
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Prisma Health Earns National Recognition as South Carolina’s Only Most Innovative Health System
March 31, 2026
Prisma Health has been named to the Fortune list of America’s Most Innovative Companies 2026. Prisma Health is one of only 22 health systems recognized in the nation and the…
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Saving Lives in Simpsonville: Greenville Heritage FCU to Host Community Blood Drive
March 28, 2026
Community members have a vital opportunity to give back this week as the Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union (GHFCU) prepares to host a community blood drive at its Simpsonville branch.…
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Spartanburg County organizations partner to launch certified nursing assistant cohort, career pipeline
March 26, 2026
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, OneSpartanburg, Inc., and the Spartanburg Academic Movement have partnered to establish a new cohort-based career pipeline for certified nursing assistants (CNAs), addressing a critical workforce need…
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Prisma Health offers Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp™ for stroke survivors and caregivers
March 24, 2026
Prisma Health is extending an invitation to stroke survivors and caregivers to register for the “Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp™,” Friday, May 22 – Sunday, May 24, at Camp Cole in Eastover,…
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USC, Prisma Health partner to improve neurological care in South Carolina
March 23, 2026
The University of South Carolina and Prisma Health are partnering to offer state-of-the-art care and diagnostics to patients with complex neurological conditions at the new Brain Health Center in Columbia.…
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Genetics Counseling Assistant
March 23, 2026
Genetic Counseling Assistant (2316) Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region’s largest health care provider, we are also one…
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Registered Nurse (RN) – Staff/Med Surg II
March 23, 2026
Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region’s largest health care provider, we are also one of our area’s largest…
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‘Match Day’ connects new classes of physician residents to Tidelands Health
March 20, 2026
Fourteen physicians from across the country were matched Friday with the expanded Tidelands Health MUSC Graduate Medical Education Program, marking another milestone in the health system’s commitment to training the…
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USC’s new Brain Health Center brings leading-edge brain imaging and cognitive care under one roof
March 19, 2026Ribbon cutting on March 18 celebrates new home uniting clinical care, research and 7-Tesla MRI scanner The University of South Carolina marked a major milestone in providing South Carolinians with…
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City of Columbia, Columbia Police Department, HRTHUDL, and Prisma Health unite to strengthen cardiac emergency response across Columbia
March 19, 2026The City of Columbia and the Columbia Police Department, in partnership with HRTHUDL and Prisma Health, announced a new life saving initiative during the City of Columbia Go Red Columbia…
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High school seniors planning to pursue health-related degree can apply for a scholarship from Tidelands Health
March 13, 2026
Local high school seniors enrolling in college this fall to pursue a health-related degree can apply for a $1,000 scholarship given by Tidelands Health. The health system will award scholarships to four graduating seniors…
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USC, Prisma Health partner to improve neurological care in South Carolina
March 12, 2026The University of South Carolina and Prisma Health are partnering to offer state-of-the-art care and diagnostics to patients with complex neurological conditions at the new Brain Health Center in Columbia.…
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New donation strengthens support for families experiencing infant loss at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
March 11, 2026
A generous donation is giving grieving families at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital something priceless: more time with their baby. Tidelands Health chaplain and volunteer Fuzzy Lake and his wife, Joyce,…
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Precision Meets Progress: Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital’s 100 Robotic Surgeries Strengthen Care for Rural Patients
March 9, 2026
Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital (LCH) has reached a major milestone in advanced medical care, completing its 100th robot-assisted surgery just six months after launching the program — a development…
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Upcoming Walk With a Doc to focus on men’s health
March 5, 2026
Men of all ages – and those who love them – can learn tips for maintaining men’s health during March’s free Walk With a Doc at Brookgreen Gardens. Dr. Grady Adkins, a board‑certified…
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Dr. Alicia McFarland featured in Faces of South Carolina for Leadership in Pediatric Medicine
March 4, 2026
Dr. Alicia McFarland, Chief Medical Officer of the South Carolina Pediatric Alliance, has been selected for SCBIZ Faces of South Carolina in recognition of her leadership, dedication to children’s health,…
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Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo now open
March 4, 2026
Encompass Health announced the opening of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo, a 49-bed inpatient facility that is now accepting patients. The 53,000-square-foot hospital provides rehabilitation services for patients recovering…
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MUSC Health acquires Palmetto Primary Care Physicians
March 3, 2026
At a special meeting of the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held March 2, the board voted unanimously to have MUHA, part of MUSC Health, purchase all…
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LRADAC hosts its annual Black Balloon Day on March 6 to honor 184 individuals lost to overdoses in Richland and Lexington Counties
March 3, 2026
To honor the 184 residents of Richland and Lexington Counties who lost their lives to substance overdoses in 2025, LRADAC will once again host Black Balloon Day on Wednesday, March…
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Screening is key to colorectal cancer prevention
March 3, 2026
Leading cancer killer in adults under 50 is highly preventable March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and more than ever it is important to know the facts about the deadliest cancer…
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South Carolina healthcare leader Kelly Willenberg appointed to advisory committee to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
March 2, 2026
South Carolina healthcare leader Kelly Willenberg has been appointed to the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS), a prestigious federal advisory body that provides guidance to the U.S.…
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Tidelands Health named one of the nation’s top places to work in health care
February 26, 2026
Tidelands Health has earned recognition as one of the Top 165 places in the nation to work in health care for 2026. Becker’s Healthcare selected Tidelands Health to be part…
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Bon Secours announces the opening of a new freestanding emergency department
February 26, 2026
New Facility Expands Health Care Access in Five Forks Area Bon Secours St. Francis Health System is opening its newest care site in Five Forks. Located at 2814 Woodruff Road,…
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Tidelands Health invites high school students to apply for upcoming hands-on rehabilitation career event
February 25, 2026
Students interested in a career as a rehabilitation therapist are encouraged to apply for the upcoming second annual “Healing Hands: Career Pathways in Rehabilitation” program, taking place Thursday, March 19,…
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What is pulmonary embolism and how to recognize the signs?
February 24, 2026
By Cassidy Alexander, Tidelands Health via MyCarolinaLife.com The recent death of actress Catherine O’Hara was a shock to fans. The 71-year-old’s cause of death was a pulmonary embolism with cancer…
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Board-certified orthopedic surgeon joins Tidelands Health
February 24, 2026
Dr. Justin Head, a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon, has joined Tidelands Health and is accepting new patients. Dr. Head performs knee and hip replacement procedures, specializing in minimally invasive,…
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Dorchester County, MUSC Health, and local partners open new health care facility in St. George
February 24, 2026
Dorchester County leaders joined representatives from MUSC Health, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, and elected and appointed officials…
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Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital achieves Magnet with Distinction designation for excellent nursing care
February 24, 2026
Mount Pleasant Hospital joins prestigious group of hospitals with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) recognition. Roper St. Francis Healthcare celebrated Mount Pleasant Hospital teammates after receiving news that they…
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South Carolina Pediatric Alliance sponsors the 2026 Carolina Sunshine Wishing Well Gala to bring joy and hope to children facing life-threatening illnesses
February 23, 2026
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) announced its role as a sponsor of the 2026 Wishing Well Gala, hosted by Carolina Sunshine for Children in an Evening of Hope, Heart,…
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HGTC Foundation secures grant for improved oral health access
February 18, 2026
The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation has received a grant from the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, to expand…
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Tidelands Health, MUSC collaborate to train future cardiovascular specialists
February 17, 2026
As the first cardiovascular technologist student to complete clinical training at Tidelands Health, Eddy Perez gained experience, knowledge and confidence to go anywhere to pursue his passion for helping people.…
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MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital launches advanced pediatric endoscopy program and pancreas center
February 17, 2026
Center brings advanced, minimally invasive pancreatic and GI care to children across the Southeast. The MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital has officially launched the MUSC Advanced Pediatric Endoscopy Program and Pancreas…
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